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Sep14
00

Drive-Thru Flu Shots Available September 27 at HaysMed

By Gayla Wichman - Community Health,Emergency Department News,Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Pediatrics,The Center News

Hays KS – HaysMed’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, September 27. The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer free flu shots for all residents older than 6 months.

For the safety of the public and also those working the flu drive, masks will be required for all people ages 2 years and up. In addition, physical distancing will be observed at all locations on campus.

It will be the 21st year the hospital has offered the community service, and approximately 3,500 people are expected to be vaccinated during the free clinic.

People age 10 and up can receive their free flu shot without leaving their vehicles. HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event.

Children 6 months through 9 years of age will be vaccinated on the west side of the Center for Health Improvement. Adults attending with children can also receive their shots in the same location.

More than 100 volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Vo-Tech as both facilities provide students to help with the shots.

There will be no nasal flu vaccine at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. There will be no egg free vaccines available at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. People with a severe egg allergy will need to contact their local healthcare provider for their flu vaccine.

The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation. While there is no cost for flu shots, participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center.

The vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-thru flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.

Apr20
00

HaysMed Now Seeing Patients Using Telehealth

By Gayla Wichman - DeBakey Heart Institute News,Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,Emergency Department News,Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News,Pediatrics

Hays, Kansas –HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, has begun using telehealth to see patients in their clinics to help increase patient safety and decrease the spread of COVID-19.

Telehealth, or virtual visits, provide a safe, convenient, high quality care in the comfort of your home. There are two types of virtual visits; one is conducted using the telephone and the other is a video visit that uses your home computer or a mobile device such as a laptop, smartphone or tablet with a camera and speaker.

Using a virtual visit allows patients to go ahead with scheduled office visits without having to come into contact with others. It is a safe choice for chronically ill patients as it decreases their risk of exposure to potential illness. A virtual visit is also used for patients who think they may have the novel corona virus or have had a positive screen for the virus.

If you have an appointment coming up the healthcare team will contact you to confirm your appointment, modify your appointment to a telehealth visit or reschedule non-urgent appointments for a later date.  Patients do not have to be established with a provider in order to schedule a virtual visit.

You will need an account on the MyHaysMed Patient Portal to utilize telehealth visits.  If you are using the video visit option you will need to download the Meditech MHealth app on your mobile device.  If you already have al MyHaysMed Patient Portal account you may want to log into MyHaysMed Portal on your smartphone or desktop. The logon is on the HaysMed Website on the main page and click on MyHaysMed Patient Portal.  If you forgot your sign-in information, select Forgot Username or Forgot Password. Or call us at 785-623-5151

For more information on Telehealth Visits at HaysMed go to haysmed.com/telehealth

Feb12
00

Allergy and Immunology Clinic Opens at HaysMed

By Gayla Wichman - Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Pediatrics

Hays KS – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, has recently opened a new allergy and immunology clinic.  The clinic is located in the existing Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) clinic at the hospital.  They specialize in treating patients with environmental allergies such as pollen weeds, grass and pet.  Food allergies will not be part of the treatment services offered.

Rhonda Schenk-Pitts, APRN-C will be overseeing the clinic and allergy testing services.

“We are excited to be able to offer allergy services.” said Jay Moore, Executive Director of physician clinics. “Hays has been without an allergy clinic for several years and the addition of allergy testing and treatment in our ENT clinic is something that is high demand.

The clinic will diagnose and treat a broad range of common allergic conditions and symptoms such asthma, chronic sinusitis, ear disease/infections, eczema, hay fever, headaches, nasal polyps and rhinitis. Allergy testing and treatment for environmental allergies such as pollen weeds, grass and pet will be available.  Food allergies will not be part of the treatment services offered.  Allergy shots and counseling on controlling your environment will also be offered.

To make an appointment or for more information call 785-650-2880.

Jan6
01

HaysMed Recognizes Wellness Champion

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Pediatrics,The Center News

Hays, Kansas– HaysMed recently recognized Dr. Shari Claude, Pediatrician, as its Wellness Champion Award winner. The Wellness Champion Award celebrates and recognizes a HaysMed Associate who promotes healthy lifestyle choices and engages others in wellness activities.

Criteria for the award includes commitment to healthy lifestyle choices and motivating others to do the same, displaying an energetic passion for promoting health and wellness and striving to build a culture of wellness at HaysMed.

In the nominations, fellow Associates noted that Dr. Claude is someone everyone can look up to in the health and fitness world. She works out at home and is always eating healthy at work.

Dr. Claude is always doing something healthy whether it is eating healthy, working out at the gym and she is always doing a step challenge with someone on her fit bit. She is an advocate for helping her patients and their families how to incorporate healthy foods into their daily routine. She is always talking about her gym classes that she goes to and encourages us to join her. She’s always up moving and getting her steps in every hour. She is a true role model for others.

Sep20
00

Drive-Thru Flu Shots Available Oct 7 at HaysMed

By Gayla Wichman - Community Health,Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Pediatrics,The Center News,Upcoming Events

HaysMed’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 7. The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer free flu shots for all residents older than 6 months.

It will be the 19th year the hospital has offered the community service, and approximately 3,500 people are expected to be vaccinated during the free clinic.

Adults wanting to receive a free flu shot can get one without having to leave their vehicles. HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event, and the maximum wait time is estimated at 15 minutes.

Children older than 6 months will be vaccinated inside the gym at the Center for Health Improvement (CHI). Adults attending with children also can receive their shots inside the waiting area of Hays Orthopedic Institute, located inside the CHI building.

More than 100 volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Vo-Tech as both facilities provide students to help with the shots.

There will be no nasal flu vaccine at the drive-thru flu shot clinic.  There will be no egg free vaccines available at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. People with a severe egg allergy will need to contact their local healthcare provider for their flu vaccine.

The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation. While there is no cost for flu shots, participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center.

The vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-thru flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.

Jun18
00

HaysMed Offers Pediatric Spine Clinic

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Orthopedic Institute News,Pediatrics

HAYS, Kansas (June 18, 2018)—  Beginning in July, HaysMed, part of the University of Kansas Health System will offer a quarterly pediatric spine clinic.  The first clinic will be held Tuesday, July 31 from 1:00 – 4:00 pm at the Orthopedic Clinic 2500 Canterbury, Hays Kansas.

The clinic will focus on congenital orthopedic problems in pediatrics such as scoliosis, club feet, hip disorders (dysplasia), flat feet, toe walking, in toeing bowlegs (knock knees) and other spinal deformities often seen in children.

Rebecca Green, PA-C, under the supervision of Dr. Max DeCarvalho, Orthopedic Surgeon, will be evaluating and treating the patients at the clinic.

“It is exciting to offer this specialized clinic for our patients in western Kansas,” said DeCarvalho.  “We are always looking for opportunities to provide our patients more services closer to home.”

Congenital spine deformities are disorders of the spine that develop in a child before birth.  Vertebrae don’t form properly very early in fetal development, causing structural problems in the spine and spinal cord.  The problems can range from mild to severe and may cause other problems if left untreated.

You can schedule an appointment by calling 866-428-8221 or 785-261-7599.  No physician referral is required unless it is required by your insurance company.

Apr12
00

FREE KidsQuest Summer Program for Kids

By Gayla Wichman - Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Pediatrics,The Center News

HAYS, Kan. (April 12, 2018) – The Center for Health Improvement and the HaysMed Foundation are sponsoring the sixth annual FREE KidsQuest this summer.  Kids will be encouraged to log 40 miles of fitness by running, walking, biking or swimming on their own.  As they achieve mileage they will earn prizes sponsored by various businesses.  This year’s theme is based on traveling through the solar system with various stops along the way.

KidsQuest is recommended for children Pre K through 8th grade.

KidsQuest will begin on Thursday, May 3 at the HaysMed Fitness Trail.  Registration begins at 6:00 pm and will be followed by a 2 mile run/walk.  The adventure will start at the shelter house located behind HaysMed.  Participants are encouraged to park in parking lot I on the southeast side of the hospital.  The finale will be held on Thursday, August 2 with another 2 mile run/walk and watermelon feed at 6:00 pm.

You can register your child at www.thecenter.haysmed.com/kidsquest or registrations will be taken at the kickoff on May 3.  If you register by April 25 you will receive a free t-shirt.

Oct23
00

HaysMed’s Low Infection Rates Recognized With National Certification

By Gayla Wichman - Breast Care Center,DeBakey Heart Institute News,Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute,Emergency Department News,Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Nursing News,OB-GYN,Orthopedic Institute News,Pediatrics,Urology,Women-Infant Services,Would Healing & Hyperbaric Center News

Hays, Kansas (Oct 23, 2017) – HaysMed, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is the only hospital in Kansas that has earned a prestigious certification because of its low infection risk. And it is one of only four hospitals in the United States to receive the Management of Infection Risk (MIR) certificate.

“HaysMed goes above and beyond current standards to prevent patients from acquiring an infection while they are in the hospital,” said Kim Koerner, BSN, RN, infection prevention officer/associate health nurse. “As a result, we are at or below national hospital-acquired infection rates.

“Every department here works to decrease infection risk by reviewing processes and practices,” Koerner continued. “High-risk areas became focal points for each department, which has resulted in decreased infection risk and increased patient safety at HaysMed.”

Koerner cited just a few examples of areas in which safety has been enhanced.

They include: decreased hip/knee surgical site infection risk; decreased surgical site infection risk in colon procedures and hysterectomies; decreased device-related infections with urinary catheters and central lines; and decreased infections related to the environment.

“This certification validates the importance of decreasing infection risk and increasing patient safety to every single person at HaysMed,” Koerner commented. “Eighteen primary factors that cover the entire facility are considered in certification.

“And it’s not only doctors and nurses that are involved,” she added. “Processes in maintenance, dietary and environmental science also are reviewed.”

Melanie Urban, BSN, RN, HACP, patient quality services director, said Koerner has empowered all HaysMed employees to enhance safety. “It takes the motivation of everyone here to identify vulnerabilities, re-design systems and efficiently manage resources,” Urban said. “The Management of Infection Risk Committee has been diligent in getting everyone engaged.”

The committee includes clinical and non-clinical associates, as well as Dr. Kayla Gray, Hospitalist.  “Attainment of this distinguished award demonstrates Hays Medical Center’s continued commitment to excellence in both patient and community healthcare. “ Gray stated.

HaysMed is accredited by DNV Healthcare, which is the entity that awarded the MIR certification. “This is a world-leading certification entity,” Urban said. “It helps us achieve excellence by improving quality and patient safety.”

MIR certification builds on three important pillars, Urban noted. These are: being proactive instead of reactive; developing a safety culture that is transparent and accountable; and engaging all staff in a systems-driven approach to safety.

“Therefore, our certification lets our community and region we serve know we have the resources and commitment to provide the best possible care while managing infection risk,” Urban said.

DNV GL – Healthcare, which operates in more than 100 countries, surveys HaysMed annually.  Patrick Horine, chief executive officer of DNV GL – Healthcare, said “achieving certification shows commitment to excellence. And it helps demonstrate to your community that you are performing at the highest level.”

Sep28
00

HaysMed To Hold Special Remembering Together Remembrance Walk for Loss Through Miscarriage, Stillbirth or Infant Loss

By Gayla Wichman - HaysMed News,Nursing News,OB-GYN,Pediatrics,Upcoming Events,Women-Infant Services

Hays, KS (Sept. 28, 2016)   The HaysMed Birthing Center will host Remembering Together Remembrance Walk on Sunday, October 15th.  Participants are asked to meet in Hadley Room 3 at HaysMed at 2:00 pm.  The group will be walking on the fitness trail so please dress for appropriate weather conditions.   This special service is for anyone who has experienced a loss through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss.

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Sep17
00

Drive-Thru Flu Shots Available Oct 1 at HaysMed

By Gayla Wichman - Community Health,Family Medicine,HaysMed News,Pediatrics,senior health

HaysMed’s annual drive-thru flu shot clinic has been scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 1. The event, which will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., will offer free flu shots for all residents older than 6 months.

It will be the 18th year the hospital has offered the community service, and approximately 3,500 people are expected to be vaccinated during the free clinic.

Adults wanting to receive a free flu shot can get one without having to leave their vehicles. HaysMed volunteers will direct traffic during the event, and the maximum wait time is estimated at 15 minutes.

Children older than 6 months will be vaccinated inside the gym at the Center for Health Improvement (CHI). Adults attending with children also can receive their shots inside the waiting area of Hays Orthopedic Institute, located inside the CHI building.

More than 100 volunteers will be on hand to help with the event. HaysMed partners with Fort Hays State University and North Central Kansas Vo-Tech as both facilities provide students to help with the shots.

There will be no nasal flu vaccine at the drive-thru flu shot clinic due to uncertainties regarding its effectiveness.  There will be no egg free vaccines available at the drive-thru flu shot clinic. People with a severe egg allergy will need to contact their local healthcare provider for their flu vaccine.

The event is sponsored by the Hays Medical Center Foundation. While there is no cost for flu shots, participants are asked to bring a canned food item to benefit the Community Assistance Center.

The vaccine also is available at HaysMed clinics for patients who are unable to attend the drive-thru flu shot event. Charges will apply at regular clinic visits, though the vaccine is covered by most health insurance plans.

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